GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

Random words

WordMeaning
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
stoutstrong of character: such as
planeairplane
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
mausoleuma large tomb
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit